2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-685-90

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024

Section 2VAC5-685-90 - Determination of general knowledge and qualifications for private and commercial applicators and registered technicians

A. Applicants shall be tested on their knowledge and qualifications concerning the use and handling of pesticides. The examination will test the applicants' general knowledge required for all categories, and the additional knowledge specifically required for each category or subcategory in which an applicator desires to be certified.

B. All applicants for certification as private or commercial applicators or registered technicians shall demonstrate practical knowledge of the principles and practices of pest control and the safe use of pesticides, as contained in a basic pesticide applicator certification training core manual. Testing will be based on problems and situations in the following areas:

1. Federal and Commonwealth of Virginia pesticide laws and regulations;

2. Understanding and interpreting pesticide labels;

3. Handling of accidents and incidents;

4. Proper methods of storing, mixing, loading, transporting, handling, applying, and disposing of pesticides;

5. Safety and health, including proper use of personal protective equipment;

6. Potential adverse effects caused by the application of pesticides under various climatic or environmental conditions, such as drift from the target area, pesticide run-off, groundwater and drinking water contamination, and hazard to endangered species; and

7. Recognizing common pests and general pest biology.

2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-685-90

Former 2VAC20-51-90, derived from Virginia Register Volume 15, Issue 11, eff. March 17, 1999; amended, Virginia Register Volume 25, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2008; renumbered as 2VAC5-685-90, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 1, eff. October 10, 2012; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 26, eff. 9/22/2016.

Statutory Authority: § 3.2-3906 of the Code of Virginia.